In-Person vs Remote Audio Mixing for Churches | Which Is Better?

When churches look to improve their livestream sound, one big question comes up:

Should we hire someone in person, or use remote livestream audio mixing?

Let’s compare both options honestly.

In-Person Audio Mixing: The Pros & Challenges

Pros:

• Physical presence

• Hands-on access to equipment

• Familiarity with the room

Challenges:

• Higher cost (salary or weekly rates)

• Scheduling conflicts

• Inconsistent availability

• FOH focus often outweighs livestream focus

Most in-person engineers mix primarily for the room, leaving the livestream as a secondary priority.

Remote Livestream Audio Mixing: The Modern Alternative

Remote mixing provides a dedicated livestream engineer whose sole focus is your online audience.

Benefits:

• Lower monthly cost

• Consistent sound every service

• Focused livestream-only mix

• No staffing or turnover issues

Which Option Is Best for Your Church?

Remote mixing is ideal if your church:

• Streams weekly

• Relies on volunteers

• Wants consistent online sound

• Needs predictable budgeting

  
  

Many churches use a hybrid model: volunteers handle the room, while remote engineers handle the livestream.

Not sure which option fits your church?

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